Fragrances inspired by Mamluk Eau de Parfum

The original Mamluk Xerjoff
Inspired by Monarch Perfume Parlour

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Mamluk
ScentArt fingerprint for Monarch
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Caramel, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Caramel, Musk, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds labdanum and leather, drops amber and honey

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds amber and caramel, drops angelica and fig

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds heliotrope and hyacinth, drops amber and benzoin

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops citrus and incense

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds heliotrope and hyacinth, drops amber and benzoin

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Amber, Osmanthus

The main difference

Adds orange blossom and saffron, drops benzoin and bergamot

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Without benzoin and caramel

Scent profile

Mamluk EDP the original Monarch EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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